At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global clinical development in hematology and oncology, shaping innovative therapies.
- Company: Bristol Myers Squibb, a leader in transforming patients' lives through science.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work environment, and extensive professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with travel opportunities and a focus on innovation and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on patient lives while advancing your career in a supportive culture.
- Qualifications: MD required; experience in clinical research and strong collaboration skills essential.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 130000 £ per year.
Working with Us
Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.
Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.
Position Summary
The Director, Global Clinical Physician is a key member of the Late Clinical Development organization within Haematology, Oncology, and Cell Therapy (HOCT). This role provides medical and scientific leadership for global clinical development programs and contributes to the design, execution, and interpretation of clinical trials from early/late development through registration. The Director serves as a critical medical expert within cross-functional teams and plays an important role in shaping clinical development strategies to deliver innovative therapies to patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct Reports: Individual Contributor (no direct reports); matrix leadership responsibilities.
- Management Scope: Provides medical leadership across study teams and contributes to Clinical Development Team (CDT).
- Contribute to global clinical development strategies aligned with asset and disease area priorities.
- Support design and execution of clinical development plans (Phase 1–3).
- Provide medical input into protocols, endpoints, eligibility criteria, and safety strategy.
- Perform medical monitoring and data review, including safety signal assessment.
- Partner with Clinical Scientists and cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality trial execution.
- Support investigator engagement, site interactions, and medical education activities.
- Contribute to benefit-risk assessment and interpretation of clinical data.
- Maintain awareness of evolving science, treatment landscapes, and competitive environment.
- Support regulatory submissions and interactions with global health authorities.
Key requirements
- Basic Qualifications
- MD (or equivalent) required.
- Clinical experience in hematology, oncology, or related therapeutic area.
- Experience in clinical research and drug development.
- Knowledge of GCP, regulatory requirements, and clinical trial processes.
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work in a matrix environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Fellowship training in hematology/oncology.
- Experience in late-stage (Phase 2/3 or registrational) clinical development.
- Prior medical monitoring experience.
- Experience interacting with regulatory authorities (FDA, EMA, etc.).
- Established scientific track record (publications or presentations).
Competencies
- Strong scientific and clinical judgment.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
- Effective cross-functional collaboration.
- Communication and stakeholder engagement.
- Ability to manage complexity and prioritize across multiple programs.
Travel Requirements
Up to ~20–30% domestic and international travel, including investigator meetings and scientific conferences.
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
Supporting People with Disabilities
BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com.
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Director, Global Clinical Physician, Late Hematology, Oncology, and Cell Therapy (HOCT) employer: Bristol Myers Squibb
Bristol-Myers Squibb in Uxbridge is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from extensive career growth opportunities, mentorship programs, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to life-changing clinical trials, all while enjoying a supportive environment that values data integrity and compliance.